armoured

/'ɑ:məd/
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armoured

A knight in armoured plate rides a horse across a field.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Protected by armor; having a defensive covering: Used primarily to describe military vehicles, personnel, or units that are equipped with protective metal plating or armor.
    • Having a natural protective covering: Used in zoology to describe animals that possess a hard, shell-like covering for defense, such as an armadillo.
Usage
  • The core meaning describes something fitted with armor for protection against attack.
  • In a military context, it modifies nouns like , , , or .
  • In a biological context, it describes animals with hard, protective body structures.
Examples
  • Military Context:
    • The convoy was escorted by armoured vehicles.
    • He served in an armoured division during the war.
  • Biological/Zoological Context:
    • The armoured dinosaur was well-protected from predators.
    • Armadillos are armoured mammals.
Advanced Usage
  • "armoured to the teeth": Heavily equipped with weapons and armor.
    • The fortress was armoured to the teeth, making it nearly impregnable.
  • Used figuratively to describe something made very secure or resistant.
    • She felt armoured against criticism by her thorough preparation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Armor (noun): The protective metal covering itself.
    • The tank's armor was several inches thick.
  • Armor (verb): To equip or cover with armor.
    • They worked to armor the vulnerable sections of the ship.
  • Armoured car (noun): A military vehicle or a secure civilian vehicle used for transporting valuables.
  • Armoured concrete (noun): Reinforced concrete (less common variant).
Synonyms
  • Armor-plated: Covered with sheets of protective metal.
  • Protected: Kept safe from harm or attack.
  • Shielded: Provided with a protective barrier.
Antonyms
  • Unarmoured: Lacking protective armor.
  • Vulnerable: Open to attack or damage.
  • Exposed: Not protected or shielded.
Related Phrases
  • Armoured force: A military unit equipped with armored fighting vehicles.
  • Armoured train: A train protected with armor plates and often equipped with weapons.
armoured

A knight in armoured plate rides a horse across a field.

Adjective
  1. protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
  2. used of animals; provided with protective covering

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